To the editor: As the rector of Christ Episcopal Church, I would like to invite anyone affected by the recent flooding in Jefferson County to a Healing Service at our church, located at 506 Mulberry St., which will be held at noon Thursday.

To the editor: On June 17 the Madison Courier featured headlines and lead story concerning a complaint against Madison Consolidated Schools and Southwestern School involving meals catered by members of the Madison Assembly of God for staff members from these schools during teacher in-service days.

To the editor: As a downtown resident and building owner I was happily surprised this past week when I witnessed bicycle riding police patrolling our city. I generally associate bicycle patrolmen with big cities wracked with crime.

To the editor: This letter is in response to Susan Stamper-Brown’s column in last Thursday’s paper. I was aware of Communist ties to President Obama, but clueless that his close advisor, Valerie Jarrett, has strong family ties to the Communist Party as well. Stamper Brown referred to Ms. Jarrett as “Mr. Obama’s puppet-master ... the wind beneath his wings ... the real president.” Just a week earlier our President approved, if not initiated, the act of having rainbow lights shed on the White House. Where were the red, white and blue lights on July 4th?

To the editor: I felt compelled to respond to the news item concerning the pastor who was giving thanks to the school teachers and staff. If I understand correctly, Mr. Joudry was not promoting any particular religion.

To the editor: This is in response to the June 17 article about church-state separation. While reading the article I picked up on three main points. The first is that someone that had no business with what was happening on these in-service days stuck their nose where it did not belong.

To the editor: I read with interest the article promoting this year’s Riverfront Wine, Stein and Barrel event. Proceeds from the event go to the Madison Riverfront Development Commission and I think they do good work for Madison.

To the editor: Two groups have organized to construct/improve city parks and both are worthy endeavors. The Walnut Street Initiative would transform an abandoned parking lot into a homage/memorial to Underground Railroad conductors with a bronze bust of major conductor George DeBaptiste at a projected cost of $77,000.

To the editor: The board of directors and the volunteers at the Jefferson County House of Hope food pantry would like to thank the Madison, Hanover and Canaan letter carriers for participating in the National Association of Letter Carrier’s Food Drive.